Soccer Game Preview: Bethel vs. Gloucester

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 3:35am

Soccer Preview: Bethel vs. Gloucester

Bethel and Gloucester are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Bethel Bruins will be playing at home against the Gloucester Dukes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Gloucester is hoping to do on Tuesday what Kecoughtan couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Bethel's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Bethel had just enough and edged Kecoughtan out 4-3. Angel Lopez was a massive factor in the win, as he booted in three goals all by himself.

Meanwhile, Gloucester has not lost a match since March 21st, a trend which continued in their latest game on Monday. They came out on top against New Kent by a score of 3-1. Given Gloucester's advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 66th, while New Kent is ranked 235th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Bethel has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Gloucester, their win bumped their record up to 5-1-1.

Bethel suffered a grim 4-1 defeat to Gloucester when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will Bethel have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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